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Petra Inc. v. McCoy - Arbitration Award Nondischargeability Decision

The United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Montana issued a memorandum decision on March 24, 2026, addressing competing motions for summary judgment in adversary proceeding 2:25-ap-02008. Petra, Inc. sought a determination that its arbitration award-based claim against Christian Mark McCoy is nondischargeable under 11 U.S.C. §§ 523(a)(2), (a)(4), and (a)(6), while McCoy argued the confirming state court judgment is void for lack of personal jurisdiction. The court analyzed whether the arbitration award alone or the Idaho state court judgment confirming it carries preclusive effect in bankruptcy proceedings.